{"id":505683,"date":"2024-11-20T12:12:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T10:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=505683"},"modified":"2024-11-20T12:12:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T10:12:30","slug":"romanian-orthodox-community-in-malta-to-host-charity-event-ahead-of-national-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/romanian-orthodox-community-in-malta-to-host-charity-event-ahead-of-national-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Romanian Orthodox community in Malta to host charity event ahead of National Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Saturday, November 30, the Parish Council of the Romanian Orthodox community in Malta will hold a charity event to celebrate the eve of Romania’s National Day. Participants are invited to wear traditional attire or a Romanian blouse.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Father George-Alexandru Popescu, parish priest in Valletta, announced the event on Facebook<\/a>, explaining its purpose: raising funds to provide Christmas gifts for all the children in the parish.<\/p>\n

“Those of you close to us already know that all children attending church on Christmas receive a small gift from us, regardless of their denomination or nationality,” wrote Father Popescu.<\/p>\n

“Given that some of us are going through challenging times, we have always been grateful for the gifts donated by parents and faithful members of our parish.”<\/p>\n

Celebration with Traditional Romanian Flavours<\/h2>\n

The evening will feature traditional Romanian food, dance, and music. Entry is based on voluntary contributions, with attendees encouraged to give as much as they can.<\/p>\n

“Our goal is to feel a bit more Romanian, a bit closer to each other, with the same love and unity as in 1918,” added Father Popescu, referring to the year of Romania’s Great Union.<\/p>\n

The event will take place at the Roman Catholic Theological Seminary<\/a> in Rabat, Malta, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.<\/p>\n

A Decade of Romanian Orthodox Presence in Malta<\/h2>\n

The Romanian Orthodox community in Malta recently celebrated ten years<\/a> of ministry with a special event attended by Romanian Orthodox Bishop Siluan of Italy and Malta’s President, Myriam Spiteri Debono. The parish in Valletta is dedicated to the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.<\/p>\n

For those unable to attend services regularly, the parish offers the option to send name lists<\/a> online for prayers.<\/p>\n

Photo: Facebook \/ Romanian Orthodox Church – Malta<\/p>\n

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